A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7625960 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 68926539 epoch_slot_no: 65739 block_no: 7625783 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 88729 time: 2022-08-14 16:00:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb642d843df645390f2046493e3da94a1ef6d637e163cfabc566c3ab4c69d204Block Operator
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